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In Memoriam: Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg (Part 1)

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On Saturday, the people of Luxembourg said farewell to a former head of state: Grand Duke Jean, who died on April 23 at the age of 98. Today, we’re looking at the elegant jewels worn by Jean’s family and friends for the state funeral. Our first post covers jewels worn by his close family members.

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Grand Duke Jean’s funeral was held at the Cathedral of Notre Dame of Luxembourg. It’s the same church where he married Princess Josephine-Charlotte of Belgium in 1953. (Read about her wedding jewels here.)

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Jean’s children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were among those gathered to celebrate his long, fascinating life.

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A reception was also held later in the day, following the funeral services.

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Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg, Grand Duke Jean’s daughter-in-law, wore classic pearls for the service and reception.

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Here’s another angle that shows her elegant single strand of pearls, as well as her pearl drop earrings.

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Hereditary Grand Duchess Stephanie of Luxembourg wore black and white earrings for the day.

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Princess Claire of Luxembourg kept her jewelry very simple, wearing small diamond stud earrings.

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Princess Alexandra of Luxembourg wore a lovely pair of modern earrings set with cabochons, perhaps either moonstones or opals, as well as a black headband.

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Grand Duke Jean’s elder daughter, Archduchess Marie Astrid of Austria, wore lovely pearl drop earrings from the Nassau family jewelry collection for the funeral.

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A view from the reception also shows that she wore another important family jewel: Grand Duchess Maria Ana’s Pearl Negligee Pendant. (Read more about it here!)

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Marie Astrid’s elder daughter, Marie Christine, was one of the royal grandchildren who took part in the prayers during the funeral mass. She wore pearl earrings and a delicate necklace.

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Princess Margaretha of Liechtenstein, Grand Duke Jean’s younger daughter, wore pearls for the service as well, along with an intriguing pair of earrings and a diamond brooch that was (unfortunately) hidden beneath a scarf in most of the photographs from the day.

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Princess Margaretha’s elder daughter, Princess Maria-Anunciata of Liechtenstein, wore a pair of shining earrings for the mass, though they were concealed a bit by her hair.

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Pearls were also the accessory of choice for Countess Diane of Nassau and Princess Sibilla of Luxembourg, both of whom were daughters-in-law of the late Grand Duke.

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Princess Marie Gabrielle of Nassau (daughter of Prince Jean and Helene Vestur) wore diamond and pearl drop earrings as she prayed during the mass.

Stay tuned later today for more royal jewels from the service…

This Week in Royal Jewels: February 14-21

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February 14-21, 2019
We’ve got all kinds of sparkle in our royal jewel roundup today — don’t forget to vote for your favorites in the poll below!
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15. The Duchess of Sussex wore her Pippa Small Herkimer diamond stud earrings with a golden bracelet and her golden “love” ring for lunch in New York on Tuesday.

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14. For a visit to a book fair in Brussels on Valentine’s Day, Queen Mathilde of the Belgians selected dark statement earrings.
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13. Diamond hoops were Queen Letizia of Spain’s jewel of choice for an awards ceremony in Madrid on Thursday.

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12. Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg wore classic earrings for the funeral of Princess Alix of Luxembourg, Dowager Princess of Ligne in Beloeil on Saturday.
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11. Princess Margaretha of Liechtenstein wore golden earrings for her aunt Alix’s funeral on Saturday.
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10. On Thursday, Princess Astrid of Belgium wore diamond and pearl drop earrings during her visit to Monterrey, Mexico.
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9. Queen Letizia wore her ruby cabochon drop earrings on Monday in Merced. (See more over here!)
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8. For the closure of the World Law Congress in Madrid on Wednesday, Queen Letizia wore her gorgeous diamond and pearl drop earrings.
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7. The Duchess of Cornwall wore lovely diamond and pearl earrings, plus her pearl necklace with the amethyst and diamond clasp, to present the Queen Elizabeth II Award for Design in London on Tuesday.
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6. To visit the re-modelled play area of the Barnardo’s WellBeing Hub in Ilford on Thursday, Camilla wore her favorite pearl drop earrings with her diamond and turquoise shamrock brooch.
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5. At the end of the official visit to Morocco late last Thursday, Queen Letizia wore the diamond and ruby dove earrings on loan to her from Queen Sofia. (Much more over here!)
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4. Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom wore her diamond clip-style brooch on Tuesday for audiences at Buckingham Palace.
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3. For audiences at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday, Queen Elizabeth II wore the Kent Amethyst Brooch. (Much more over here!)
1-2. I’m declaring a tie for first place this week! For a diplomatic banquet on Valentine’s Day, Queen Sonja of Norway wore Queen Maud’s Pearl Tiara with the Drapers’ Company Brooch, while Princess Astrid wore Queen Alexandra’s Turquoise Circlet and accompanying jewels. (More on Sonja’s tiara here; Sonja’s brooch here; and Astrid’s tiara here!)